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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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Turn Signal Blinking really fast ...

my left turn signal is blinkink super fast... the right turn signal is blinking at a normal rate.

What up???
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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One of the bulbs is blown. I have seen some that still worked and still had the fast blinking. I would go ahead and replace both then go from there.

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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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What Darrell said. That is usually the first thing I check. The reduced load, of having a light out or bad connection, will speed up the flash cycle.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 07:57 AM
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thats wierd... but I will check it.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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Thats what most vehicles do when you lose a light.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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usually it's a bulb out. Occasionally it's your flasher unit going bad. Every vehicle I've ever owned would do something weird with a bulb out. Imports just stay on solid when a turn signal light goes out, instead of flashing faster........
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 09:16 AM
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Bad bulb, 100%. Mine did the same thing. 2 pack of them cost like 4 bucks at Wal-mart if i remember correctly.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 09:18 AM
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usually it's a bulb out. Occasionally it's your flasher unit going bad. Every vehicle I've ever owned would do something weird with a bulb out. Imports just stay on solid when a turn signal light goes out, instead of flashing faster........
Like Travis said also. I have seen, on rare occasions, the flasher cause only one side not to work correctly. I work on alot of OTR trucks and trailers and have seen many different wiring and light problems.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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Bad bulb, 100%. Mine did the same thing. 2 pack of them cost like 4 bucks at Wal-mart if i remember correctly.
I always keep spares in my truck and garage. I have a pretty good selection of fuses also. I don't like to run 20 miles to town for a couple o' bucks part.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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If that doesn't work try pushing down the hazard button on and off. My truck's left turn signal would just start flashing for no reason. The only way to shut it off was to turn on the hazards then turn them off.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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I always keep spares in my truck and garage. I have a pretty good selection of fuses also. I don't like to run 20 miles to town for a couple o' bucks part.
Good point, and i,m ahead of yaa on that one Roland, . purchased the pack of two and 9 months later the other one goes. Grabbed another pack plus some other ones and got them and the fuses in the glove along with my emergency candy bar.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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alrighty dighty..... bad bulb L-rear turn. Good call. Thanks for the help.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2008 | 09:06 AM
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alrighty dighty..... bad bulb L-rear turn. Good call. Thanks for the help.
Glad to help
 
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i was going to recomend this..but i see there sold out again..

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i was going to recomend this..but i see there sold out again..

Blinker Fluid [BF-01] - $8.99 : KaleCoAuto, Hard to find automotive items!

Darn Ron, sold out. I was wanting to change my blinker fluid.
 
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